Description
Soft, chewy Easy Snickerdoodles with a cinnamon sugar coating! This classic cookie recipe is quick, made with pantry staples, and perfect for holidays or everyday baking. Keywords: snickerdoodles, easy cookie recipe, chewy cinnamon cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (plus 1/4 cup for rolling)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes